Donate
Thank you so much for considering a gift to The Perse.
Your gift will be transformational, and will provide an excellent education for young people, regardless of their background or life circumstances.
However you choose to donate to The Perse, your gift will make a massive difference.
You can make a gift now, using the 'donate now' button at the top of the page, or see below for other ways to give.
How you can make a difference
£10
could fund the art materials for two primary school pupils to take part in an art history mentoring programme.
£50
could support a bursary recipient to take part in an extra-curricular activity they couldn't otherwise afford.
£225
could provide a term's lunches for a bursary recipient, ensuring they are given the nutrition they need to learn.
Other ways to give
Regular Giving
Donating regularly, whether on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, allows us to plan for the future. This allows us to provide ongoing support to bursary recipients and commit resources to our state school partners. You can set up a regular gift by Direct Debit here.
Legacy Gifts
Legacy gifts offer donors the opportunity to make larger gifts that might not be possible during your lifetime. Once you have made provision for your loved ones, we hope you will consider making a gift in your will to safeguard the legacy of Dr Perse for future generations of Perseans. Find out more here.
Giving from the USA
Donors in the USA can give tax-effectively through the British Schools and Universities Foundation, Inc (BSUF). When asked to indicate the name of the Approved Institution you would like to benefit from your gift, please enter the words: ‘The Perse School Cambridge’.
Gift of shares
Making a charitable gift of shares can be a highly tax-effective way of donating money to The Perse, as you do not have to pay tax on land, property or shares you donate to charity. Please see the guidance from HMRC, or contact us to find out more about charitable gifts of shares.
Donate by post
You can make a gift by cheque – please make it payable to The Perse School - Annual Fund and send to: Development Office, The Perse School, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8QF.
Payroll Giving
Many employers offer an opportunity to give directly from your pre-tax salary using payroll giving programmes. Your employer may even match your contributions!
AmazonSmile
You can support The Perse’s Bursary fund at no extra cost to you when shopping on Amazon, through Amazon Smile. Just choose The Perse School as your nominated charity when shopping.
EasyFundraising and TheGivingMachine
You can donate to The Perse when shopping online with easyfundraising or TheGivingMachine. Simply sign up and shop at retailers such as Argos, John Lewis and Tesco whilst raising a cash donation for The Perse.